Welcome to the August 5 version of the happiness carnival.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Don’t Take it Personally posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Why do people criticize? It’s not about you ? it’s about them. When you get criticized, here’s what to do with it ? don’t take it personally. Praise can be just as harmful (but sneakier) ? don’t take it personally. If you’re a habitual critic, here’s how to stop . . . but don’t take it personally. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus songs with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Ruby presents The Truth About The Secret, aka The Intention-Manifestation Model of Life posted at Advice and Rants.

Alex Blackwell presents Keep an open mind posted at The Next 45 Years.

Craig Harper presents Like a Kid in a Candy Store. posted at Renovate your life with Craig, saying, “How long is it since you got genuinely excited about something? I’m not talking about moderate enthusiasm or slight motivation, no.. I’m talking about overwhelming, bursting-out-of-your-skin, child-like… excitement? For some of us, it’s years.”

PicktheBrain presents How to Find Your Ideal Career posted at Pick the Brain.

Karl Staib presents Enjoy Yourself for the Next Fifteen Minutes then Go from there posted at Karl Staib.

TherapyDoc presents Intimate Opportunities posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, “Making sure someone’s not alone is one way to be happy.”

Raymond David Salas presents The Lazy Way to Success posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog, saying, “The real lazy way to success is to be happy and follow your passions.”

Anna Farmery presents Belief is what we need posted at Widows Quest.

Wild Bill presents Don?t Be Stingy! - Give Some Happiness To Increase Your Happiness posted at Passionate America.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of happiness carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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